Posted on 09/13/2010 5:41:22 PM PDT by decimon
A metal detector enthusiast in Cumbria has discovered a rare Roman bronze helmet complete with face-mask.
It is believed to be one of only three of its kind to be found in Britain.
The helmet would have been worn, possibly with colourful streamers attached, as a mark of excellence by Roman soldiers at sport parades.
Described as a "hugely important discovery", it is now expected to fetch £300,000 at Christie's Antiquities auction in London on 7 October.
The Crosby Garrett Helmet has been named after the hamlet in Cumbria where it was found in a field in May.
(Excerpt) Read more at bbc.co.uk ...
Because it's Christie's Antiquities and not a museum.
From the article: "Described as a "hugely important discovery", it is now expected to fetch £300,000 at Christie's Antiquities auction in London on 7 October."
It will bring much more.
Awesome find.
Yeah, but where is SunkenCiv? Finally find him a woman not dead for a million years and where is he? ;-)
Oh yeah, Georgiana Aitken... we used to go out, but I broke up with her because she’s just not pretty enough.
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Just not together.
Geez! Where’s the Fashion Police? Her outfit and shoes are HIDEOUS! The shoes make her feet look huge, the dress looks like a burlap bag and the tights are just nasty. Christie’s might pay well, but you can’t buy good taste.
All I noticed was a pretty blue eyed blonde.
All I noticed was a pretty blue eyed blonde.
All I noticed was a pretty blue eyed blonde.
You can say that again! A woman that attractive shouldn’t detract from her appearance with her wardrobe.
That is in the UK. Why didn’t the government claim it under “Trove Law” and pay off the finder? Or was it found somewhere else?
because they will get about 60% of the sales proceeds if not more. they will probably buy it with the tax payers money then tax the seller anyway.
I don’t understand how this is a helmut and mask? You mean a man would put this thing on?
No wonder he didn’t die in battle, he was a transvestite at that point and unfare sport.
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